Firefighters were fighting multiple flames in the Inland Empire on Sunday, some urged road closures and evacuation orders.
At least six fires were actively burning in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
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The rapidly moving Mandalay fire was Riverside County’s latest flame, prompting authorities to issue evacuation orders.
According to Cal Fire, the fire began near Tyler Street and Mandalay Court around 1:45pm.
Evacuation orders have been issued for zones RIV-0309 and RIV-0310.
The reception centre has opened at the La Sierra Senior Community Center at 5215 La Sierra Ave.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Inland Empire Wildfires:
Smiley Fire, Riverside County – Saturday began at 2:25pm at 83 acres, 65% containment. Lakefire, South of Hesperia – commenced on Saturday at 3:50pm, 477 acres, 10% containment. Mandalay Fire, Riverside – Sunday began at 1:45pm with 63 acres and 10% containment. Wolf Fire, Beaumont – 3:06pm Sunday, over 100 acres, 0% containment. Anza of Temecula/Mindy Fire in the East – 20 acres, 0% containment on Sunday at 3:41pm. Cable Fire, Devoir – Sunday began at 3:40pm, 13 acres, 0% containment.
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